Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
hastifolia
ID:
312628

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc. 2: 147 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311960

Common Names

  • Spathicarpa hastifolia
  • Spear-Leaved Spathicarpa
  • Spear-Leaf Spathicarpa

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Description

Spathicarpa hastifolia (also called 'Hastate Spathicarpa', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and small, glossy, dark green leaves. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Spathicarpa hastifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract birds and other wildlife to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Spathicarpa hastifolia has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spathicarpa hastifolia is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer.

Where to Find Spathicarpa hastifolia

Spathicarpa hastifolia can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Spathicarpa hastifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spathicarpa hastifolia?

Spathicarpa hastifolia

What type of plant is Spathicarpa hastifolia?

Evergreen shrub

What is the growth habit of Spathicarpa hastifolia?

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Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

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